Legislator Details
Robert A. DeMars
AKA:
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/30/1930
City: Chicago, IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/21/1996
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Marital Information:
married Doris Faye (Deanie) Lockard, 1963; children: daughter Maeann.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Methodist
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Occupation: teacher
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Education:
AA, Flint Junior College
BA, Eastern Michigan University
MA, Eastern Michigan University
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Alphonse I. DeMars & Annabel J. Erickson. Taught in Lincoln Park, MI, 1956-82. Editor of the Michigan Teacher, 1959-61. Member city council Lincoln Park, MI, 1965-67, mayor, 1967-71, city treasurer 197-82. Named veteran of year 1985, Lincoln Park. Michigan Emergency Vols. State Defense Force. With U.S. Submarine Service. Kiwanis, Jaycees, VFW, Amvets, Am. Legion, Eagles, Odd Fellows, Moose, Optimists, Shriners, Masons, Scottish Rite, Michigan Federation Teachers (vice president 1957-61).
Notable Facts:
HR 339 , 1996 House Journal, p. 1982 indicated that he had died. No date or place of death. According to Gongwer, 6/22/1996 he died 6/21/1996.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Public Utilities , Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 25
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and part of Allen Park [see map in Manual p.209] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Replaced by Gloria Schermesser
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Military and Veterans' Affairs , Education , Liquor Control , Public Utilities
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 25
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Allen Park (pt-tracts 5729, 5742, 5756, 5760-5765, 5785 and 5786 in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Liquor Control , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Melvindale, Lincoln Park, Ecorse and River Rouge in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Liquor Control , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and River Rouge in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Liquor Control , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Urban Affairs
Postions Held: Minority Whip
City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and River Rouge in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Liquor Control , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and River Rouge in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Government, Civil Rights , Education , Liquor Control , Public Utilities
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 28
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and River Rouge in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committees on City Government; and Civil Rights